Tag: Gangetic Dolphin.
Kulsi River
Source: DH Context: Assam and Meghalaya governments have agreed to construct a 55 MW hydropower project on the Kulsi River, which is a known habitat for the endangered Ganges River dolphin. About Kulsi River: Location: Flows through West Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) into Kamrup district (Assam). Origin & Course: Originates in Meghalaya. It flows ~60 km …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 November 2024
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Illegal Sand Mining
Source: TH Context: Villagers from Assam and Meghalaya, particularly along areas with ongoing inter-state boundary disputes, have united against illegal sand mining that threatens the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and road infrastructure. About Rivers in news: Kolong River (Assam) Location: Morigaon district, Assam Joins: The Brahmaputra River Significance: The Kolong is a major distributary of the …








